Arity - Metadata Software Administrator - Arity

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

The Metadata Software Admin will successfully deliver product features utilizing vended software, particularly ERP applications, by applying knowledge of the applications functionality and client business processes. The role contributes to the creation of technical designs for their area and configures vendor software under supervision for new or existing enterprise-wide and business-unit applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of integrated requirements to evaluate proposed software products
• Assist in gathering the training and user documentation requirements
• Manage the issues and blockers for assigned features and product stories
• Create the functional design, leveraging basic technical skills, to address a relatively simple business process or issue or to address the requirements of a single or multiple set of product features
• In partnership with the business groups and technical teams, provide knowledge and support for resolving technology issues in more than one area of the business
• Support the planning, conduct, and review of module and integration testing for all but the most complex projects
• Organize, lead and finalize feature review sessions for basic business issues/requirements and document resulting decisions
• Assist with overall product planning by contributing to/creating stories for basic/fewer complex features in area of responsibility
• Configure vendor software; review and verify operation of new vendor release features. Leverage vendor defect resolution procedures and support tools to resolve issues.
  
  

Functional Skills

• Has knowledge of the architecture of the systems directly related to work assignments
• Demonstrates the ability to grasp and apply basic analysis concepts within the context of job assignments.
• Possess fundamental business knowledge demonstrated by understanding of key roles within your area, the larger organization you are a part of, and Allstate
• Possess a fundamental understanding of Thriving in Change as demonstrated by the ability to adapt well to changes in work assignments, policies, procedures and reorganizations
• Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate knowledge of Business Requirements Definition in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Familiar with the steps necessary to complete a Business Requirements Definition for more advanced systems
• Has a working knowledge of the technical tools required to analyze changes.
• Able to communicate with vendors, customers and management in describing problems, resolutions and scheduled changes affecting business processes
• Understands the basic role of an internal consultant, both in terms of client relationships as well as staff interaction
  
  

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
  
  

Experience

• 2 or more years of experience (Preferred)
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.
  
  

Skills

Database Administration, Digital Literacy, Learning Agility, Metadata, Results-Oriented, Software Administration, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $56,500.00 - 99,962.50 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.®

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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